Tapping ales has to be a precise job as one wrong tap means that it goes everywhere. For this you need a strong and sturdy piece of equipment - this is where the rubber mallet comes into the equation. Completed with a wooden handle, this item has a sturdy rubber upper which ensures you can tap an
Sanitise the tap and then drive into your keystone (using a rubber mallet) the hard taper will create a seal against the cask that will not leak if inserted with force. Once the ale has settled you can draw of a sample to check clarity, the smooth opening and closing action won't disrupt the hops